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Women need better representation in media

March 25, 2015
Brent Rayfield (center), the president of Appalachian’s Young Life College chapter, addresses the entire room during one the Dissecting the YL Thug Life Party open discussion. After the event, Rayfield said it was good to hear from students who felt offended by the Thug Life event and that he’s become more aware of these issues. | Photo: Michael Bragg, The Appalachian

Open discussion addresses concerns with Young Life’s Thug Life themed event

March 3, 2015
Dean of Students J.J. Brown is responsible for communicating with the families of students who pass away. When he’s about to reach out to them, he takes time to close his eyes, relax and think about how the family will react to the news they’re about to receive. Photo by Michael Bragg

Remembering Mountaineers

February 3, 2015
Senior Goodbye: Opportunities present themselves once in a lifetime

Senior Goodbye: Opportunities present themselves once in a lifetime

May 1, 2014
Safety of journalists abroad should not be forgotten

Safety of journalists abroad should not be forgotten

April 28, 2014
Building a community on belief and service

Building a community on belief and service

April 2, 2014
Finding faith in few numbers

Finding faith in few numbers

March 31, 2014
Let’s listen to facts, not the ‘other side’

Let’s listen to facts, not the ‘other side’

March 31, 2014

SAGA hosts Disney-themed Amateur Drag Show this Thursday

February 26, 2014
Nebraska opposes more privacy in executive searches

Nebraska opposes more privacy in executive searches

February 25, 2014

Polar Plunge at Duck Pond raises more than $8,000

February 21, 2014
A brief overview of ‘beeping’ and its liability risks

A brief overview of ‘beeping’ and its liability risks

February 13, 2014
University should have right to expand doctoral programs

University should have right to expand doctoral programs

February 11, 2014

Soledad O’Brien talk rescheduled for April 1

February 6, 2014
Snowden’s actions provoke debate on merits of surveillance, covert drone policy

Snowden’s actions provoke debate on merits of surveillance, covert drone policy

February 6, 2014
Not everyone was on board with Coke’s Super Bowl ad

Not everyone was on board with Coke’s Super Bowl ad

February 6, 2014
Chancellor search committee to review candidates in closed session Friday

Chancellor search committee to review candidates in closed session Friday

January 30, 2014
UPDATE: Student death reported over the weekend

UPDATE: Student death reported over the weekend

January 27, 2014
Editorial: We request an open search for the next chancellor

Editorial: We request an open search for the next chancellor

January 16, 2014
Andy Ball is sworn in as Boone’s next mayor. The former town councilman was elected in the Nov. 5 municipal election with more than half of the vote. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

Boone’s new mayor, council members sworn in

December 18, 2013
Watauga Democratic Party announces first candidate for 2014 election

Watauga Democratic Party announces first candidate for 2014 election

December 11, 2013
Appalachian football player charged with assault, suspended indefinitely

Appalachian football player charged with assault, suspended indefinitely

December 10, 2013
Mountaineers lose early momentum, fall to Charlotte

Mountaineers lose early momentum, fall to Charlotte

December 9, 2013
Following referendum, SGA will continue to work for 24/5 library

Following referendum, SGA will continue to work for 24/5 library

December 6, 2013
Junior lineman Tucker Lee congratulates senior wide receiver Tony Washington after second quarter touchdown in the Mountaineers 48-27 win over Western Carolina. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Mountaineers end SoCon era with convincing win over Western

November 24, 2013
Freshman running back Marcus Cox breaks through two Western defenders for a touchdown in the Mountaineers 48-27 win over Western Carolina. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Rapid Reaction: App State 48, Western Carolina 27

November 24, 2013

Attempted kidnapping of student reported to Boone Police

November 21, 2013

Search committee decides on chancellor candidate requirements

November 21, 2013
Junior apparel design and merchandising major Lanie Crawford started her own monogram business this fall. Her company takes custom orders and has shipped products as far away as Michigan and Florida. Photo by Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Student turns passion for monogramming into business

November 21, 2013

Students join international fight to end human trafficking

November 21, 2013
SGA extends referendum vote

SGA extends referendum vote

November 21, 2013
Construction on a new field hockey stadium began earlier this fall. Photo by Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Athletics adds field hockey stadium

November 21, 2013

Program prioritization draws negative feedback

November 21, 2013

Matchup: Western Carolina versus App State

November 21, 2013
Quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson runs for a touchdown during the Mountaineers’ 46-14 victory over Western Carolina University during the 2011 season. App State will face Western for their last SoCon game Saturday, looking to keep the Old Mountain Jug for the ninth consecutive year. Photo by Adam Jennings | The Appalachian

The End of an Era

November 21, 2013
Write-Ins help students combat writer’s block

Write-Ins help students combat writer’s block

November 21, 2013
Senior theatre arts major Rachel Leishman acts as Rennie in the production “The Most Massive Woman Wins.” Photo courtesy of Will Allen

Women’s Theater Troupe debuts first show

November 21, 2013
Short film festival ‘by, for, about women’ comes to Boone

Short film festival ‘by, for, about women’ comes to Boone

November 21, 2013
Post-grads find creative outlet in food blogging

Post-grads find creative outlet in food blogging

November 21, 2013
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Editorial Cartoon: McCrory struggling in rising sea of disapproval

November 21, 2013
Opinion: Underwhelming voter turnout is unfortunate

Opinion: Underwhelming voter turnout is unfortunate

November 21, 2013
Opinion: NC museum should be open to sea level rise discussion

Opinion: NC museum should be open to sea level rise discussion

November 21, 2013
Opinion: Challenged book should remain in Watauga school

Opinion: Challenged book should remain in Watauga school

November 21, 2013

Barnhill Award recipient sees herself as a ‘global citizen’

November 12, 2013

Rapid Reaction: App State 6, Georgia 45

November 9, 2013

University police receive report of alleged officer impersonation

November 9, 2013

Cuban-native Jose Kozer visits for bilingual poetry reading, discussion

November 7, 2013

Ball, progressive candidates come out strong in unofficial election results

November 6, 2013

ASG meets at Appalachian State University, passes four resolutions

November 5, 2013

‘The Laramie Project’ brings circumstances of infamous hate crimes to light

November 5, 2013

Leader of NC NAACP, Moral Mondays speaks at Appalachian

October 31, 2013

Invisible Children stays visible after KONY 2012

October 22, 2013

Faculty senate encourages flexible attendance policies on Election Day

October 16, 2013

Colleges prioritize, rank majors

October 15, 2013
Sophomore wide receiver Sean Price catches the ball during Saturdays homecoming game against Samford. Price has been dismissed from the team due to several repeated violations of team rules, according to a statement from the Department of Athletics. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Sophomore wide receiver dismissed from football team

October 13, 2013
Senior wide receiver Tony Washington is clotheslined by the Samford defense during Saturdays homecoming game. The Mountaineers were dominated by the Bulldogs 34-10. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Appalchian

Bulldogs spoil Mountaineers’ homecoming

October 13, 2013

Artist Noyes Capehart visits Turchin

October 11, 2013

PostSecret live event challenges students to share their struggles

October 11, 2013

Appalachian to rename Raley Hall after Chancellor Peacock

October 10, 2013

Student dies in car accident in Moore County

October 8, 2013

Award-winning poet speaks at Appalachian State University

October 6, 2013

Split Rail Records brings local musicians out for King Street showcase

October 4, 2013

PostSecret comes to Boone

October 3, 2013

CAP Building evacuated after suspicious odor detected

October 1, 2013

Professor’s play to debut Wednesday

October 1, 2013

Football team loses again at home

September 29, 2013

NCAA to investigate Appalachian State basketball signee

September 27, 2013

Chancellor search committee receives student input

September 27, 2013
Junior nutrition major Alaina Stacy charges her phone at the first floor "Get Charged" station in Belk Library Tuesday. The "Get Charged" stations are complete with cell phone chargers for most models."I lose my cords all the time," Stacy said, "so the charging stations are very convenient." Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Belk Library gives students the opportunity to ‘Get Charged’

September 26, 2013

Scholarship awarded in memory of Meme Brown

September 24, 2013

Public Works Department holds annual Boone Clean-up Day to start Fall Litter Sweep

September 24, 2013

Trail Crew gives students an opportunity to give back to the community

September 24, 2013

Reviews from Banff Mountain Film Festival

September 23, 2013

Mountaineers win 31-21 in first SoCon game of year, move to 1-2

September 22, 2013
Junior defensive lineman Robert Blair was arrested on a charge of driving after consuming alcohol underage just before 3 a.m. on Sept 11. Photo courtesy of appstatesports.com

Defensive lineman arrested for driving after consuming alcohol underage

September 17, 2013
Chaser Sean Ecker tosses the quaffle before taking a hit from a UNC Charlotte chaser. Jacob Huddleston | Courtesy Photo

Appalachian Quidditch places third at Minerva Cup

September 17, 2013

‘Old friends’ Bubonik Funk, Donnie Dies play first Boone show of the semester

September 15, 2013

Developing: Author of Watauga County BOE resolutions not a member

September 15, 2013

Mountaineer volleyball heads to Texas for weekend tournament

September 13, 2013

Interview with ‘Duck Dynasty’ stars to air on WASU

September 11, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Kameron Bryant brushes off a tackle from an N.C. A&T defender in Saturday nights game. Despite a fourth quarter comeback, the Aggies held off the Mountaineers for a 24-21 win. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Mountaineers fall to 0-2

September 8, 2013

Two arrested in alleged sexual assaults

September 7, 2013

Mountaineers dominate Appalachian Invitational 3-0

September 3, 2013
Senior wide receiver Tony Washington runs down the field during Saturdays game against Montana. The Mountaineers lost to the Grizzlies 30-6. Photo courtesy of Meghan Nolt | Montana Kaimin

Mountaineers lose to Montana, fall to 1-3 overall against Grizzlies

September 1, 2013
Sophomore mid-fielder Alex Herbst fights for control of the ball during Friday evenings match versus Marshall University. The Mountaineers tied with the Thundering Herd 0-0. Photo by Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Men’s soccer ties home opener

August 31, 2013

Bomb threat results in evacuation of Watauga County Schools, no relation to App State

August 27, 2013
Wide receiver Sean Price makes a catch during a game in the 2012 season. Price has been suspended from an undetermined amount of games for a violation of team rules. File Photo | The Appalachian

UPDATED: Price, Barnes suspended from App State football team

August 22, 2013

Appalachian voted Blue Ridge Outdoors’ ‘Most Adventurous’ college

August 22, 2013
(left to right) Alpha Delta Pi presidents past and present Molly Elliot (2012), Alexis Wilkins (2013) and Laura Stewart (2011) are presented with The Golden Lion award earlier this year. The Golden Lion award recognizes leadership and community participation and is the highest chapter performance award that can be received. Photo courtesy of Alexis Wilkins.

Zeta Mu chapter of Alpha Delta Pi receives Gold Lion Award

August 22, 2013
Freshman tight end Barrett Burns warms up before the start of Appalachian Footballs annual Fan Fest on Saturday. Despite constant rain, approximately 4,500 fans showed up to watch the 93-play scrimmage. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

App State football celebrates Welcome Weekend with Fan Fest

August 18, 2013
Freshman biology major Elizabeth Wimmer, left, and junior criminal justice and political science major Orren Weaver help out with Move-In Weekend at Belk Residence Hall on Friday. Rachel Krauza | The Appalachian

First day of welcome weekend welcomes more than 2,000 students

August 17, 2013

Cottages of Boone delays move-in date, inspections continue

August 15, 2013

Watauga County Board of Elections passes measure to consolidate voting sites

August 12, 2013
Xaiver Rudd speaks about didgeridoos during a workshop Saturday evening at FloydFest 12 Rise & Shine. Rudd hosted the workshop with Bombino (left) and Cheick Hamala. FloydFest took place Thursday through Sunday and included musical performances, workshops, yoga and camping. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

FloydFest succeeds despite rainy weather

July 31, 2013

Students to travel to sold-out FloydFest

July 24, 2013

University releases recommendations to end high-risk drinking

July 23, 2013

Mayoral ballot set with three candidates

July 22, 2013
Gov. Pat McCrory leaves Mellow Mushroom on Friday while protesters and supporters stand outside. McCrory stopped by the pizza restaurant for a meet and greet after speaking at the second annual Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State University. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

Gov. McCrory’s visit met with mixed emotions

July 19, 2013

SGA president voices concern over bill that would allow concealed guns on UNC system campuses

July 17, 2013
Boone Town Councilman Andy Ball has filed for candidacy in the Boone mayoral race. Photo courtesy of Andy Ball

Town Councilman, former Appalachian student files as candidate for Boone mayor

July 11, 2013
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